Mikela (she/hers) joined the Interfusion Festival project team in 2022, bringing with her a decade of experience in wellness, education, and organizational leadership.
Mikela began her movement journey in 2016 after leaving her career as an elementary school teacher to pursue yoga teacher training. She went on to serve as Collective Director at Yoga District for six years, overseeing operations across seven DC-based studios, coordinating more than 30 teacher trainings, and leading curriculum development on diversity and inclusion in wellness spaces. Her work is rooted in the belief that the body holds wisdom, and that healing occurs when we integrate body, mind, and spirit.
A trauma-sensitive yoga instructor, licensed massage therapist, and mental health counselor, Mikela holds a Bachelor’s in Psychology and recently completed her Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Johns Hopkins University. She is especially passionate about creating spaces that honor neurodiversity, creativity, and playfulness.